Donald Trump’s signature red ‘Make America Great Again’ hats have been more than a campaign prop for years. Frequently seen at political protests and rallies, the cap has become a badge of patriotism among his supporters. But now, a tide of parody hats sporting the phrase “Make America Go Away” is sweeping up among critics, most notably in Greenland and Canada.
The satirical twist on the MAGA hat slogan is being utilized to pass on increasing resistance to American political power. One such incident went viral when a Greenlander uploaded a picture on Facebook with the modified version of the red hat. The picture, uploaded just days before U.S. Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha Vance landed on the island, displayed the hat prominently displaying the words “Make America Go Away.”
Aannguaq Reimer-Johansen, who is a consultant for Greenland’s KNI trading group, shared the photo while advising locals not to interact with the Vances’ visit. “Citizens: Vance’s wife’s visit is a charm offensive. If you take a smiling selfie with them, you are sending a signal to the whole world that you love America and want to be part of it. Therefore don’t show interest. We have already demonstrated our stand through a huge demonstration. Let us remain firm and united,” he said.
After its popularity in Greenland, the parody cap has also become viral in Canada. One of the versions, ‘Make America Go Away Hat, Maple Leaf Cap’, is being retailed on Amazon Canada for around 1,000. The product description: “Bold Political Statement – Express your Canadian pride with this ‘Make America Go Away’ hat with maple leaf, ideal for anti-Trump fans.” A version of the cap containing the words “Canada Is Not For Sale” is another one.
This pop in popularity among these anti-MAGA caps in Canada was partly caused by comments made by former United States President Donald Trump. Trump explained, in one of his addresses, that, “I think Canada would be much better off being the 51st state because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada. And I’m not going to let that happen. Why are we paying $200 billion a year, essentially a subsidy to Canada?”
As a reaction to such sentiments, the hats are becoming a symbol of protest against perceived American overreach, turning political apparel into a global statement of resistance.